{"product_id":"dorman-533-185-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 533-185 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-185 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-185 is a threaded suspension ball joint for the front upper position on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment design on specific vehicles, including Chevrolet C1500, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-on front upper suspension ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with gray finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting and no greaseable service point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with select Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari, Chevrolet C1500, and GMC Yukon applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 533-185 for OE-style replacement identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-185 is built for front upper suspension service where a worn ball joint can affect steering response, tire wear, and front-end stability. The steel, threaded assembly uses a taper-style stud and bolt-on mounting design, with a dust boot to help shield the joint from road debris and moisture. This part number 533-185 is a practical replacement choice for vehicles such as Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon models within the listed fitment range. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6292 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises from the suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced directional control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failures related to excessive suspension movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front upper suspension configuration before installation. This ball joint uses a bolt-on mounting type with four mounting holes, a 12 mm wrench size, and a cotter pin hole for secure fastening. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before service, especially on Chevrolet C1500, GMC C1500, and Cadillac Escalade applications. Professional installation and a post-repair alignment are recommended after replacing a front upper ball joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment part on specific vehicles. The 533-185 is built to meet the demands of front suspension service on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756096188597,"sku":"BKKY-533-185","price":37.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533185_Fro.jpg?v=1782975116","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-185-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}